Chapter 186. Kidnapping, Part XXII

Translator: Khan

Editor: Aelryinth

Yap? It gazed vacantly at the pink mountain with two holes in front of its eyes. What is this?

Looking dazed with less then awakened eyes, the cave under the pink mountain suddenly opened, and a long tongue came out and licked him, and Manny woke up in fright. Wap, wap, wap, wap, growl!

The surprise was only for a moment, and Manny barked with all its might. But despite the noisy rebellion, Killians cat touched Mannys face with her front paws. Mannys rebellion stopped at the cats behavior, which seemed to be rather arrogant.

Ki-yi-ying, ki-yi-ying. Suddenly, Manny cried pitifully and snuggled into Juliettas arms.

My lady must have liked the dog who is a half-divine animal.

It is not a half-divine animal, Your Highness. Just call him Manny, please.

Julie, come here. The dog is neither male nor female, but a creature with a sexual organ. You dont have to try to charm it.

Your Highness, Ill have to agree on that name first. How about Butterfly?

She gave him a representative name for the cat, but Killians face was sour. Butterfly? I hate it because it sounds like a rootless name.

She didnt understand what he argued roots with, but Julietta thought that instead of getting angry, she should appease the Prince and change the name. What about Rita, then? Wouldnt Rita be better than Julie?

Its a name I am unwilling to call it. No. And I want to give my lady a meaningful name.

Oswald sneaked in on the cats name, as the argument was unlikely to end until sunset. Then, why dont you name it with the first letters of Julietta and Killian? Kill Jul. Hmm? Is it weird?

When Oswald tilted his head, Julietta agreed with an appropriate response, as if it were a good idea.

Then, standing next to Vera, Albert who was busy taking off hair attached to his body spoke so low without noticing it. If you dont like it, you can pick the end of the names. How about an by Killian, ta by Julietta, and Anta?'

We are naming a female cat, and thats so weird. I dont like it.

Julietta got angry with Killian saying he disliked it without much thinking. Okay, I cant give in anymore. Hows Lilly? Its lovely, doesnt it? I have picked the middle character of your name, Iris, and li of Julietta. Because Iris is my name.

Killian smiled proudly at Julietta when she said Iris was her name. Thats all right. I like it. Lilly, come here.

At Killians call, the golden-haired cat that was paying keen attention to Manny looked back at him. Do you like your name? Your name is Lilly from now on. Come here. Lilly leaped over to Killians lap.

Killian looked back at Julietta, stroking Lilly. Get ready to go out. Lets go see an opera. Im going to have to reinforce my relationship with the princess before today is gone, and Ill formally announce my engagement within the week.

Engagement? My fathers affairs havent been settled yet

Killian slightly rubbed the middle of Juliettas furrowed forehead in concern. Dont worry, Ill solve it myself. Come on, get ready. Before we go to the opera, we have to stop by Raefanys and buy Lillys necklace.

Julietta was ready to go out at Killians prodding. With the help of the skilled Vera and Phoebe, when she came out after twenty minutes of preparations, Killians eyes were focused on one spot. I guess youre not wearing it today.

Your Highness, please remove that haughty eye, Julietta criticized Killian, who was staring at her bulging chest without the corset.

Its not haughty. Think of it as an expression of interest. Its much better after taking off that ugly thing.

Julietta wore a dark purple dress that she had modified from a mans shirt. It was a dress with buttons from the neck to the bottom of the skirt.

The pointed ends of the raised collar were embellished with vivid ruby and cuff buttons of the same style were attached to the sleeves. Other than that, she expressed her femininity by tying a ribbon of the same color as the dress around her waist, but the skirt was a simple design with no lace on it.

Youre beautiful, the princess. You are also wearing a new type of dress that impresses Oswald today.

Despite Oswalds admiration, Killians expression was slightly frowned upon. Theres a reason that youre wearing that weird undergarment. Is it okay to walk around like that? Its so different, though.

It was a neat dress with a button on its neck, but it had no other decorations, making Juliettas sensual figure more prominent. Julietta winked as if not to worry.

Its okay because were going to sell a new product in the dress shop.

What new product?

Shapely corset. Julietta put her hand in front of her chest, emphasizing the size.

Miss. Vera was so embarrassed that she grabbed Juliettas hands and Oswald turned away, clearing his throat, but Killian only had an interested look.

Shapely corset?

Why cant I make it look bigger when its pressed hard? Im sure many women are not satisfied with the breast volume of a corset, which has been tightened from belly to the ribs. After this fashion show, I looked at the sales patterns of jacket-type dresses and found that people with a slender body shape were reluctant to buy them. So we decided to sell a set of functional shaping undergarments that allows them to wear whatever they want. People will think Im wearing that shapely undergarment.

Julietta donned a hat that Vera handed her, and then she turned back and took Manny from Phoebe. Dropping the veil over her hat, she spoke briskly, Manny now wearing a vest of the same design as the dress. Now, Im ready. Shall we go?

Julietta signaled as if she wanted to go, but Killian looked down Manny with a glum look.

Your Highness? We have to leave now if you want to stop by Raefanys.

Killian remained unmoved even at Oswalds urging, and said to Vera, Lend Mannys clothes to our Lilly.

Yeah? Julietta retorted instead of Vera, who was surprised by Killians irrelevant command.

She is not ready yet because Adam brought my lady this morning. We can go and buy some jewelry for her, but we dont have time to drop by the dress shop, so lend Mannys cape to Lilly.

Julietta was stunned by the words and her jaw dropped. Look at the big difference in her figure. It wont fit.

It doesnt matter if it is a cape. Dont you think its just an ornament around her neck?

Julietta looked at this guy with a bleary eye, thinking he was a person who just would not listen. He was unbelievable, as per his usual character. Prince Killian was begging to borrow clothes for a cat!

The saying Men are all children, was right. Thinking that there were cute corners, she was laughing inside, but her eyes met Killians.

Whats that look in your eyes?

Only

Julietta snorted as he returned to his usual arrogant princely form, as her doubt for a moment was put to shame. It had been a long time, and it reminded her of doing things right away when he gave an order. Of course, it was not an order, but a request, but he was a talented man who made a request sound like an order.

Your Highness, all Mannys clothes are tailored to my own, so shouldnt Lilly wear clothes that go with you?

But I dont have that kind of outfit right now.

Julietta soothed the Prince who was not likely to move until Lilly was clothed like a child. Then why dont we do this? I have a ribbon that fits your dark blue jacket today. Ill decorate Lilly with that ribbon.

Ribbon?

Yes. Please wait a moment. Julietta went into the dressing room and brought back a ribbon that looked very much like Killians jacket color.

This is my favorite ribbon. Phoebe embroidered the ribbon with lace. So, you have to use it well today and return it. Julietta tied a colorful ribbon of dark purple lace around the long blue cord and made a large ribbon around Lillys neck. Hows this? Its so pretty, isnt it?

Lilly, wearing a hand-sized ribbon around her neck, was meowing gently, perhaps not liking it. Killian nodded in silence, and turned to see if he liked the look.